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Food transport accounted for only 6% of emissions, but the production of dairy, meat, and eggs accounted for 83%
Explore data on electric car sales and stocks worldwide.
As the world warms, trees in forests such as those in Minnesota will no longer be adapted to their local climates. That’s where assisted migration comes in.
13.8 columnist Marcelo Gleiser reflects on his recent voyage to Earth's last wild continent.
Leap day only comes once every four years, including in 2024. But the reason we have it, including when we do and don't, may surprise you.
A $30,000 electric vehicle with 400 miles of range that charges in under 10 minutes remains a pipe dream over the near future.
Defy conventional startup wisdom by charting a steady and impactful path to success.
The new electrically conductive substrate could be the future of hydroponic farming.
Do the benefits of plastics outweigh the costs?
From AI to health and the metaverse, this year's CES promised new tech that will change lives long after the excitement of the latest TV wears off.
A new analysis suggests previous "total cost of ownership" studies overlooked key factors.
Environmental progress is happening quickly but we must keep pushing for change.
The ominous cloud of acid rain hasn't vanished but rather drifted toward the developing world.
As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat the turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, new approaches can help.
The corporate unicorn was yesterday — now we should consider the wisdom of black and white stripes.
These theoretical megastructures represent one way an advanced civilization might harvest energy from stars.
ÄIO’s fermentation process creates healthy, sustainable oils and fats by upcycling low-value industry organics.
Hundreds of millions of animals get killed for meat every day.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s airship startup hits a major milestone.
Chemists could replace bubbling flasks with tumbling ball mills.
Analog could serve as "always-on" computing, while digital is turned on only when necessary.
Scientists have been chasing the dream of harnessing the reactions that power the Sun since the dawn of the atomic era. Interest, and investment, in the carbon-free energy source is heating up.
We've heard this argument before.
According to the CDC, 50 countries worldwide have drinkable tap water. But look closer, and the picture is more nuanced.
Just 12% of Americans account for half the country's total beef consumption.
The world is facing many crises, and we should look to natural interdependence and ancient wisdom as we explore science for solutions.
It’s early days, but if the efforts can be efficiently scaled-up, such biological recycling could put a dent in the plastic waste problem.
McDermitt Caldera, the site of an ancient volcanic eruption, straddles the border of Oregon and Nevada.